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Cosmetics & Bodycare

After a 23-Year Ban, Animal Testing For Cosmetic Industry Could Be Reinstated in the UK

The UK has been one of the pioneering countries in abandoning animal testing for the cosmetics industry. Indeed, animal testing has been banned since 1998, well before the EU bans that took place in 2004 for “finished” cosmetic products and in 2009 for the ingredients that make up these products. This month, however, the UK authorities said they are considering the reintroduction of animal testing for ingredients used exclusively for the cosmetics industry. According to the statement, some ingredients “must be tested on animals to ensure their safety”. Dr Katy Taylor, Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at the NGO Cruelty Free International (CFI), which works for the end of animal testing, said: “The government says that even ingredients used solely in cosmetics, which have …

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Cosmetics & Bodycare

MSL Supports The Body Shop & Other Cosmetics Companies in Commitment to Developing Vegan Products

This year, the global vegan cosmetics industry was projected to be worth approximately $21.4 billion by 2027. To support the commitment of companies in this industry to a vegan lifestyle, MSL Solution Providers conducts microbiological testing using animal-free culture media and without animal testing. The breakthrough VeganSure® solution replaces all animal ingredients with plant-based or synthetic alternatives to ensure the safety of a cosmetic product without compromising vegan ethics. With this innovative testing solution, brands can take a 360° approach and ensure that their formulations are animal-free from development to microbiological testing. As part of its commitment to deliver 100% vegan formulas of its products by 2023, The Body Shop was one of the first companies to start switching micro-challenge testing to VeganSure solutions. Anne-Laure …

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Fashion, Design & Beauty

The Body Shop Will be 100% Vegan Certified by 2023, Introduces Refill System

Beauty company The Body Shop recently announced that its entire range of product formulations will be certified by The Vegan Society and carry the Vegan Trademark by the end of 2023. The Body Shop was the first cosmetics company to oppose animal testing in cosmetics in 1989, as the company upheld the principle that beauty should not come at the expense of animal welfare. “Going 100% vegan is a natural step for us” The company has also announced that it will launch refill stations in 500 shops worldwide this year. This will be followed by a further 300 shops in 2022. The Body Shop will also expand its in-store recycling programme, Return, Recycle and Repeat, to 800 shops in 14 markets by the end of …

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Fashion, Design & Beauty

Lime Crime Expands to the UK with Vegan Cosmetics

The vegan beauty market is booming. According to various market reports, 3.5 million consumers from Great Britain and 1.6 million from the USA alone have opted for vegan cosmetics in the past, and an annual growth rate of 6.3 percent in this segment is expected for the future. The American beauty brand Lime Crime is also producing vegan products, and is now expanding into the UK, having been certified as vegan by PETA and cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny. Lime Crime is also known as “The makeup for unicorns”, because it offers a huge range of colours and makes it possible to “Dive into a magical world”, according to the company. The brand offers a range of products, from lipsticks and eye shadow palettes to unicorn …

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